Washington state unemployment increases to nearly 5% as national rate decreases

Washington state's unemployment rate saw a slight uptick in December 2025, rising to 4.7%.
KHQ

Washington's unemployment rate slightly above national average

The Washington Employment Security Department has released its latest unemployment data for November, detailing rates by ...

Oregon, Washington report mixed job results as unemployment rises in both states

Northwest states showed mixed job results in November with Oregon gaining positions and Washington shedding jobs, state ...
KREM

Unemployment in Washington increases slightly, while rates in Idaho hold steady

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington and Idaho both released statewide unemployment rates on Wednesday for the month of November 2025. In Washington, the economy decreased by an estimated 1,500 jobs and the ...
KHQ

Washington job market sees slight rise in unemployment to 4.5% in May

WASHINGTON - New data reveals that Washington state's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.5% last month, up from 4.4% in April, according to the state's Employment Security Department. The department ...
Yahoo

Washington will pay unemployment benefits to striking workers

Labor advocates filled up the governor's conference room on Monday, May 19, 2025 and watched Gov. Bob Ferguson sign Senate Bill 5041, which extends unemployment insurance to striking workers. (Photo ...
MyNorthwest.com

WA unemployment holds steady at 4.5%, job growth shows signs of slowing

Washington’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.5% in July, the Employment Security Department confirmed. The state added 10,800 jobs, showing signs of continued, but slowing growth, according to the ...
HeraldNet

Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax

Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve. Officials are ...
JD Supra

Oregon and Washington Will Allow Unemployment Benefits for Striking Employees Starting in 2026: Key Takeaways for Employers

Oregon and Washington just became the latest states to make striking employees eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. This marks a major policy shift for both states – especially for ...